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Gas escaps from the surface of a planet because it acquires an escape velocity. The escape velocity will depend on which of the following factors :
I. Mass of the planet
II. Mass pf the particle escaping
III. Temperature of the planet
IV. Radius of the planet
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

A

I and II

B

II and IV

C

I and IV

D

I,III and IV

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C
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